Michael Kress

Writer & Editor - Religion, Spirituality, Values

Latest & Timely

Children of Noah
They live like observant Jews and quote Talmud like yeshivah students. So why aren't they Jewish? Published in Moment magazine, October 2006


Imus: Tip of the Iceberg
A commentary on the Don Imus controversy. Published on Beliefnet, April 13, 2007

Beliefwatch:  Good Fight
Is the Man of Steel a man of faith? The "Superman" movie has sent fans picking over primary sources. Published in Newsweek, June 19, 2006

'Such Flawed Humans'

Aidan Quinn, Ellen Burstyn, and Susanna Thompson discuss their  NBC show, 'The Book of Daniel.' Published on Beliefnet.com, Dec. 30, 2005

Hare Krishna at 40
Once reviled as a cult, they've abandoned airport proselytizing for life in the mainstream. Published in Newsweek, July 2006

Exploring the Alliance
A review of "A Match made in Heaven, by Zev Chafets. Published in Sh'ma, May 2007.

The 'Da Vinci' Moment
What is it about this particular story that sparks so much interest--and opposition? Published on Beliefnet.com, May 19, 2006


Explaining the Issues
What's at stake in the battle over Justice O'Connor's Supreme Court seat. Published on Beliefnet.com, July 1, 2005.

Learning to Talk
American Jews and Muslims have begun to dialogue again. Published in the Jerusalem Report, March 21, 2005.

Never Again
Do we really mean what we say? A commentary for the NPR show "News & Notes," aired May 9, 2005

The Halal Way
Food acceptable to Muslims is easier to find in the U.S. Published in the Dallas Morning News on June 5, 2005.

Poverty Takes Center Stage
Rock stars, religious leaders, and others show renewed zeal in war on world hunger. Published in the Dallas Morning News, June 25, 2005

Mixed Blessings
Are secular life ceremonies the wave of the future? published on Slate.com, Sept. 2004

Mormon Growth
Church's rapid growth comes with challenges. Published in the Dallas Morning News, Apr. 16, 2005